32 · Chris Carter Class: Senior Hometown: Haverstraw, N.Y. High School: Cheshire Academy (CT) Position: Forward Height/Weight: 6-6 · 215

ith a full preseason under his belt, expected to make a solid contribution to this year's squad…worked hard over the summer in the weight room and appears much more comfortable in every aspect of his game…showed some versatility last year and is a particularly good passer. As a Junior (2000-01): Didn't become eligible until the end of the fall semester after a year break from organized basketball…played 22 minutes in his FIU debut versus Washington…saw action in 20 games, seven of those as a starter…made the most of his 41 shots, hitting 20 of them and his .488 field goal percentage is best among the returnees…averaged nearly 23 minutes of play in each of his game starts including 38 minutes of work in the final game of the year against Western Kentucky (3/3)…grabbed a season-high seven rebounds in 24 minutes coming off the bench versus New Mexico State (2/7)…scored as many as eight points in a game twice, both times coming against SBC champion Western Kentucky…scored six points with four rebounds and three steals vs. South Alabama (1/4)…blocked two shots and played outstanding defense in the upset win over Arkansas-Little Rock (2/21)…recorded a season-high four steals against Denver (2/17). Oxnard J.C. (1998-2000): Averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in 1999-2000 for head coach Ron McClurkin…first-team all-league selection following his sophomore season…walked on and played seven games as a freshman at UNC-Charlotte. Prep and Personal Data: Played his junior and senior seasons at Cheshire Academy and averaged 10.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game as a senior when the team posted a 26-4 record and gained a playoff spot…began his scholastic playing career at St. Joseph's Regional in Montvale, N.J. where he lettered for two seasons…scored his prep career high of 37 points as a freshman…five-time semester honor roll student in high school who also earned honors in junior college…born January 2, 1978 in Haverstraw, N.Y….son of Eddie and Cora Carter…Communications major.

Carter's FIU Career Highs
Points: 8, twice, last vs. Western Kentucky (3/3/01)
Rebounds: 7 at New Mexico State (2/7/01)
Assists: 2, three times
Steals: 4 vs. Denver (2/17/01)
Minutes: 38 vs. Western Kentucky (3/3/01)
Field Goals: 4 vs. Western Kentucky (3/3/01)
Field Goal Attempts: 6 vs. Western Kentucky (3/3/01)
3-Point FG: none
3-Point FG Attempts: 1 at Purdue (12/22/00)
Free Throws: 2, three times
Free Throw Attempts: 6 vs. Western Kentucky (3/3/01)